US Bridges

Hammond Ave over Small Stream

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · City Culvert No. 50C · Structure no. 000000000504135

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,813
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hammond Ave over Small Stream in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,813 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHammond Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationCity Culvert No. 50C
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45691, -92.3369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,813 (2022)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammond Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammond Ave over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Hammond Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 6,813 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hammond Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hammond Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.